Amazon has extended CloudWatch RUM with new capabilities for monitoring mobile applications on iOS and Android. This enhancement allows developers to collect performance metrics and user behavior data using a lightweight SDK, directly from end-user mobile apps. The move is set to broaden CloudWatch RUM's usability, previously limited to web applications.
Mobile Monitoring Features
CloudWatch RUM for Mobile provides real-time metrics on app performance, enabling developers to proactively address issues. Key features include insights on screen load times, app crashes, ANRs (Android), and app hangs (iOS). This functionality supports both zero-code and manual SDK integrations, allowing flexibility based on development needs.
In the CloudWatch RUM console, developers can create app monitors for Android and iOS. Android options include zero-code setup through an AWS agent and manual instrumentation with OpenTelemetry. Similarly, iOS offers zero-code via AwsOpenTelemetryAgent or manual setup with AwsOpenTelemetryCore.
Data Visualization and Integration
The console offers dashboards to visualize performance, errors, and sessions, along with waterfall user journey views. These facilitate identification of issues before user impact, thus optimizing app performance. Integration with other AWS observability tools supports end-to-end tracing, ensuring a comprehensive monitoring solution.
Availability and Impact
Available across CloudWatch RUM's commercial regions, these enhancements signal a shift towards proactive mobile observability. The integration of mobile capabilities into existing workflows ensures that development teams have the tools necessary to address performance bottlenecks efficiently. By prioritizing real-time data and insights, Amazon strengthens its position in mobile app observability and performance optimization.
